Minestrone recipe

With it becoming colder out a lot of clients enjoy soup. Make this veggie filled and hearty Minestrone soup for you and your family!

Ingredients
Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups chopped celery
5 carrots, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup seashell pasta (opt for whole wheat for a healthier option)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 tablespoon olive oil

**For a boost in protein and to make it more of a complete meal add some sliced up Chicken breast**

Directions
In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain water and set aside.

Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spray with olive oil and serve.

PREP 35 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins
Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 227
** Calories from Fat: 75

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 8.3g 13 %
** Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
** Cholesterol 1mg < 1 %
** Sodium 1140mg 46 %
** Potassium 996mg 28 %
** Total Carbohydrates 30g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 8g 32 %
** Protein 8.6g 17 %
** Sugars 11.3g
** Vitamin A 182 %
** Vitamin C 50 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 32 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 32 %
** Vitamin B6 28 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 50 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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